Woman dies after train hits car at Swedish crossing

A woman died Thursday afternoon when a train struck her car at a railway crossing near Varberg, Sweden. The collision occurred at 3:47 PM local time. Emergency services responded to the scene in Tofta, just outside Varberg. The car ended up in a ditch after the impact. The driver, a woman in her 50s, was alone in the vehicle. Paramedics transported her to the hospital. Police confirmed her death later that evening. Authorities have notified her next of kin. The railway crossing where the accident happened reportedly lacks both barriers and warning systems. Police spokesperson Adam Isaksson Samara said investigators are still determining the cause. "We have conducted extensive documentation work at the accident scene and surrounding area this afternoon," he stated in a press briefing. Railway safety experts note that Sweden has been working to upgrade unprotected crossings in recent years. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing risks at crossings without proper safety measures. The investigation continues as authorities examine all factors that may have contributed to the collision.